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Thinking about getting goats? Don’t let Instagram fool you.
Goat ownership isn’t just cute photos and fresh milk. It’s daily work, specific care, and a long-term commitment that catches a lot of new owners off guard.
In this episode, I talk with goat expert and homesteader Deborah Niemann, host of the For the Love of Goats podcast,  who pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to raise goats the right way. From fencing to vet care to the emotional lives of goats, she covers it all with honesty and experience.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why goats aren’t house pets and what you need to understand about their behavior
• The real cost and complexity of goat nutrition, health care, and housing
• The biggest mistakes new goat owners make and how to avoid them

If you’ve ever dreamed of goats, fresh milk, or farm life, this episode will help you decide if it’s the right move—or a messy mistake.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DEBORAH NIEMANN:
Website: Thrifty Homesteader
Book: Deborah’s book on Amazon
Podcast: For the Love of Goats on Apple Podcasts

PS: If you hear us mention Muddy Paws and Hairballs, that was before we shifted our focus to what really matters: helping you thrive as a pet parent. Same host, sharper mission. 

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Pet care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.

Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet care advice and pet cost hacks to save money, avoid pet parent guilt, and enjoy life with pets.

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